Engineering work is taking place on the lines through Pluckley, the lines will be blocked between Headcorn and Ashford International.

​​​​​​​Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run hourly, and be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International to run via Maidstone East calling additionally at Otford (for connections to / from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East. At Ashford International , a portion of carriages will be detached and will run between Ashford International and Dover Priory, calling at all stations.

Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Headcorn.

Accessible replacement buses will run between Headcorn and Ashford International calling at all stations.

Check before you travel: 

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 

Replacement Bus Travel Advice: 

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.